• Meanwhile, nice to see Scott Timmins back in the lineup for the Panthers. Haven't heard much since his arrest, but here's hoping he's getting his personal life back in order.

• Sorry, Bruce Garrioch, but Kevin Dupont rolls out the best Sunday column in the industry. This week is one of his best yet, led by a tough, but pragmatic opinion that Boston forward Patrice Bergeron needs to consider his future in the wake of suffering his fourth career concussion. I doubt he will, but KPD is absolutely right.

• For the Canucks, it's not whether they'll make the playoffs but how good they'll be once the postseason arrives. They didn't look particularly dangerous in a 5-2 win over the Flames, which means, Alain Vigneault still has some work to do down the stretch. NOTE: This is worth reading if for no other reason than the Anthony Michael Hall reference.

• Henrik Lundqvist was really, really good last night against the Hurricanes. 48 saves? Seriously, full marks, Hanks. But while everyone's tripping all over themselves to congratulate him, how about a kick in the short to New York's defense for allowing Carolina to launch 49 shots on net?

• Apparently, the trick for Detroit coach Mike Babcock is finding a way to keep Johan Franzen pumped up about playing a hard game. Wonder if he's tried a smack upside the head while showing him a copy of his 1040?

• Morning Trivia: Who is the only player to have won the World Championship and the Stanley Cup in the same year? The answer is here.

• Adam Proteau of The Hockey News lists five players/coaches/general managers that he believes are on the hot seat.